The Avon Public Library presents Byrdspeak Ensemble on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm, for a special performance of eclectic jazz, led by Warren Byrd, keyboard & vocals, Saskia Laroo, trumpet, alto sax & electronics, Tido Holtkamp, drums, and Wes Brown, bass.Hartford's Warren Byrd, co-founder of the Afro-Semitic Experience, tours as a solo pianist & sideman for prominent jazz musicians around the world. Byrd collaborates with internationally-known trumpeter, Saskia Laroo, performing in clubs & festivals throughout the U.S., Europe & Asia.Based in Hartford, drummer Tido Holtkamp leads his own group Caravan, and freelances regularly with a wide variety of local greats. Jazz bassist Wes Brown has appeared on stage with many of the top names in jazz, including a world tour with the legendary Earl "Fatha" Hines. Join us for an afternoon of pure organic jazz with these outstanding musicians on Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 3:00 pm. Admission is free, open to the public. Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT 06001, 860-673-9712, www.avonctlibrary.info.

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